Looing for a late summer, Fall or even beyond luxury destination? Check out two of Mexico’s more influential luxury destinations: Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit and Mayakoba in the Caribbean.
Here’s a closer look:
Mandarina: Set along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, Mandarina is where is untamed jungle and pristine beaches create one of North America’s most compelling escapes. Home to two distinct resorts, the destination offers experiences tailored to both adventure seekers and travelers drawn to wellness and relaxation:
One&Only Mandarina is an ultra-luxury rainforest retreat that pairs expansive natural beauty with meaningful connections to Mexico’s cultural traditions. From indigenous healing rituals and transformative wellness experiences to ocean and jungle adventures, the resort invites guests to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.
One&Only Mandarina
Rosewood Mandarina, which opened this past Fall, is the destination’s newest luxury retreat, offering an intimate, design-forward experience rooted in regional identity, holistic wellbeing, and immersive cultural rituals.
Mayakoba: In the Mexican Caribbean, Mayakoba is a 595-acre resort and residential destination distinguished by its emerald lagoons, jungle, tranquil waters and sugar sand beach. Surrounded by nature and designed with a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, the destination is home to a collection of luxury hotels and residences, including:
Rosewood Mayakoba – the epitome of refined, residential-style luxury, known for its private suites and intimate connection to nature.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba – a romantic, wellness-focused escape and a signature blend of Asian-inspired hospitality and Mexican charm.
Fairmont Mayakoba – the destination’s most expansive and family-friendly resort, combining abundant amenities, golf and vibrant beachfront experiences.
Alila Mayakoba – the newest addition to Mayakoba, and the First Alila Hotels opening in Latin America, offers a sophisticated, wellness-driven retreat centered on sustainability and personalized experiences.
Alila Mayakoba
Located amidst a rainforest along a one-mile stretch of pristine beach beside the Sierra de Vallejo Mountain range, Mandarina is a master-planned resort and residential destination drawing the most discerning buyers and travelers from around the world to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.
Developed by RLH Properties, Mandarina features the 105-villa One&Only Mandarina resort, One&Only Mandarina Private Homes – a collection of 55 villas that are among the world’s first collections of One&Only Private Homes; the 134-suite Rosewood Mandarina resort and the upcoming Rosewood Residences Mandarina; Canalan Beach Club; the 10-hole Mandarina Golf Club; and the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club, replete with state-of-the-art polo grounds, dressage and jumping arenas, and stables.
In the Mexican Riviera Maya, Mayakoba is a 595-acre resort and residential destination that includes three acclaimed spas, more than 25 restaurants with eclectic cuisines and El Pueblito, a village square that serves as an event space modeled after the historic colonial plazas in Mexico.
El Camaleón Mayakoba
In addition, guests have access to a three-mile-long nature trail, an array of recreational pursuits through Mayakoba Experiences, the Dive and Water Sports Center and Mayakoba Dive School, and El Camaleón Mayakoba, one of the more the renowned golf courses in Latin America, designed by Greg Norman.
Feature Photo: Rosewood Mandarina
Photos Courtesy of RLH Properties